A Mandir is a special place for Hindus to worship. It’s like a house for God, where people go to find peace and feel close to their spiritual beliefs. People visit Mandirs to pray in front of sacred images, learn about their culture, and attend religious services.
BAPS Swaminarayan Mandirs are built to help people worship and connect with God. Pramukh Swami Maharaj, their spiritual leader, believes that Mandirs can bring peace to communities and help people connect with God.
Mandirs follow old Hindu customs and rituals. These practices enable people to feel a sense of closeness to their families, communities, and God. Mandirs also ensure that these teachings are carried forward to the next generations.
Mandirs can be small shrines or large stone buildings. BAPS Mandirs are usually categorized as either ‘Shikharbadhha mandirs,’ which are made of stone and have unique architectural features, or ‘hari mandirs,’ made with more modern materials like steel and concrete. The way they perform rituals, like aarti, can also be different.
Besides spiritual activities, BAPS Mandirs also teach arts, language, music, and philosophy, which are all part of Hindu heritage. BAPS mandirs also host various charitable efforts for local communities throughout the year such as walkathons, health fairs, blood drives, and more.
Knoxville BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Darshan Timings:
11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Sunday)
Arti:
7:00 PM (Sunday)
Weekly Assemblies:
| Saturday | |
|---|---|
| Bal Sabha | 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Balika Sabha | 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Kishore Sabha | 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Kishori Sabha | 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Satsang Sabha | 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Mahila Sabha | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
Driving Directions
From Knoxville:
Take I-40 East
Take Exit 398 (Strawberry Plains)
Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Strawberry Plains Pike
Take LEFT turn onto Brakebill Road
Mandir is on the right hand side
From Gatlinburg:
Take I-40 West
Take Exit 398 (Strawberry Plains)
Take a right turn onto Strawberry Plains Pike
Take LEFT turn onto Brakebill Road
Mandir is on the right hand side
Knoxville BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Address:
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
602 Brakebill Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37924 USA
WhatsApp Group Mobile Number: 9714493566
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